Accountant I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

History Nebraska - Agency 54

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.561

Job Posting:

JR2024-00010800 Accountant I (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) is seeking a motivated candidate to join the team as Accountant I(full-time permanent). This teammate will work as part of a dedicated team of accounting, museum and history professionals ensuring the financial well-being of the agency. he Accountant I will work with the agency financial team, focusing on Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), with some budgetary monitoring and financial analysis. NSHS is Nebraska’s statewide historical agency, funded by taxpayers and donors, and serving the public through its library and research center, conservation facility, historic sites, museums and state archeology and historic preservation offices.


Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job duties

• Enter, analyze, review/pre-audit and approve various expenditure payment types, journal entries, deposits, and other AP and AR transactions as needed.

• Enter and validate data in various billing systems/databases. 

• Generate, extract, compile, organize, and analyze financial data from vouchers, ledgers, journals and other accounting documents and databases to develop and prepare spreadsheets, reports, statements and other financial documents or files.

• Assist members of the financial support team including the Budget Analysts.

• This position will communicate with vendors, agency personnel and other agencies to answer inquiries and clarify any matters that maybe in question.

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field OR experience performing accounting functions including interpreting and analyzing financial data. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: Experience entering invoices into JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.

 

Other:  Regular and reliable attendance is required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and skill in Excel Software.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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